Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n
Gaelic Storm<\/p>\n
CLEARWATER \u2014 Gaelic Storm will perform on Thursday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n
Tickets start at $37.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that\u2019s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2,000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it\u2019s a well-diversified crowd for sure \u2014 attracting fans of every genre with their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft. They are as loyal to their fans as the fans are to them, as frontman Patrick Murphy states, \u201cThe fans are the ones that have given us this life. We\u2019re here for them.\u201d<\/p>\n Gaelic Storm takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the U.S. and internationally forging a unique path in the Celtic music world.<\/p>\n \u201cYou have to see us live. We are the true working-man\u2019s\u2019 band,\u201d says longtime member Ryan Lacey. \u201cWe still,<\/p>\n and most likely always will, tour most of the year, and that\u2019s how we constantly hone our craft.\u201d<\/p>\n This dedication to their live show dates all the way back to the mid-1990s, when Gaelic Storm kicked off its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, California. One such performance led to their discovery that ultimately found the band appearing in the blockbuster film, \u201cTitanic\u201d \u2014 where they performed \u201cIrish Party in Third Class.\u201d This laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart six times, making appearances at mainstream music festivals, and regularly headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, all while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.<\/p>\n Recent years have seen the addition of Natalya Kay on fiddle and Parker Hastings on guitar, who both bring their own energy, musicianship and spirit to Gaelic Storm.<\/p>\n Ferg\u2019s Concert Pavilion<\/p>\n Great White and Slaughter<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Grammy nominated hard rock legends Great White and Slaughter will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, at Ferg\u2019s Concert Pavilion, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $39.49. Visit www.fergssportsbar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Great White\u2019s arsenal of songs include the Grammy nominated Best Hard Rock Performance hit, \u201cOnce Bitten, Twice Shy.\u201d Great White has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, two platinum albums, and clocked the top of MTV four times. To experience their hits live in concert \u2014 \u201cRock Me,\u201d \u201cMista Bone,\u201d \u201cSave Your Love,\u201d \u201cHouse of Broken Love,\u201d and \u201cLady Red Light\u201d \u2014 is to ride an emotional wave of sultry connections, arousing lyrics, and an all-out marathon of hard-hitting orchestrations. Audiences might also hear tracks like \u201cSomething For You,\u201d \u201cHard To Say Goodbye,\u201d \u201cBig Time\u201d or one of the many deep cuts from Great White\u2019s 13 studio albums.<\/p>\n California-based Great White is Mark Kendall (guitar), Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards), Audie Desbrow (drums), Scott Snyder (bass), and Brett Carlisle (vocals). Since 1982, the Great White sound has captivated audiences worldwide with crushing, blues-based guitar riffs and swagger that invokes an emotional high for anyone that listens.<\/p>\n Slaughter first hit in 1990, touring the world with headliners like Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne. Their first single, \u201cUp All Night,\u201d was followed by a second chart-topper, \u201cFly to the Angels.\u201d<\/p>\n Central Park Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n Close Enemies<\/p>\n LARGO \u2014 Close Enemies, featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $25. Visit LargoArts.com<\/a> or call 727-587-6793.<\/p>\n Close Enemies is a band led by Tom Hamilton, the legendary bassist of Aerosmith. The band also includes Tony Brock, drummer from The Babys: Peter Stroud, a touring veteran; Trace Foster, guitarist; and singer Chasen Hampton. They are known for their powerful rock sound, song-oriented approach, and the band members’ shared love for rocking out.<\/p>\n Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n Diana Krall<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $80.25. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n A record-breaking musician, Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two Grammy Awards, 10 Juno Awards and have earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum status albums. Her 1999 release of \u201cWhen I Look in Your Eyes\u201d spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards, and went platinum in the U.S. and Canada, establishing her as a powerhouse of the genre. Her album \u201cThis Dream Of You\u201d garnered critical acclaim and displayed the effortless virtuosity that has become Krall\u2019s musical signature. Krall’s unique artistry and musicality transcend any single musical style, making her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.<\/p>\n Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n Yacht Rock Revue<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Yacht Rock Revue will chart a course for the Tampa Bay area for a show on Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $42.75. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n Performing as part of the \u201cYacht Rock Forever Tour\u201d presented by CANN, Yacht Rock Revue will take audiences on a journey through radiant musical waters. The band\u2019s repertoire, spanning from the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to the velvety harmonies of Hall & Oates, evokes memories of palm trees, ocean breezes, and carefree summers. The group continues to transport audiences back to the golden era of the \u201970s and \u201980s while charting bold new horizons in the present day.<\/p>\n Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, Yacht Rock Revue features Nicholas Niespodziani (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Peter Olson (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Greg Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Dannells (guitars, vocals), Mark Bencuya (keyboards, vocals), David B. Freeman (saxophones, keyboards, flute, piccolo, percussion, vocals), Kourtney Jackson (vocals, percussion), Jason Nackers (drums), and Ganesh Giri Jaya (drums). Their collective musicianship elevates each performance into an immersive, joy-filled escape.<\/p>\n Released in late 2024, their original concept album, \u201cEscape Artist,\u201d marked a major milestone for the band as their first release of original music since \u201cHot Dads In Tight Jeans.\u201d After an unforgettable 2023 run with Kenny Loggins and a 2024 touring season that included a 44-city \u201cSummer Road Trip Tour\u201d with Train and REO Speedwagon, Yacht Rock Revue continued to build momentum in 2025 with a run of sold-out shows.<\/p>\n From humble beginnings in a basement in 2007 to sharing stages with legends like Robbie Dupree, Elliot Lurie, Matthew Wilder, John Oates, and the late Eddie Money, Yacht Rock Revue has transformed what was once considered a guilty pleasure into a thriving, respected art form. At the heart of Yacht Rock Revue\u2019s success is their devoted fanbase, the \u201cAnchorheads\u201d\u2014a vibrant community celebrating music, nostalgia, and connection. Niespodziani describes them as \u201cwonderful people, musical omnivores and exactly the kind of fans you dream about having as a young musician.\u201d<\/p>\n Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n Barricade Boys<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 The Barricade Boys will present \u201cWest End Party\u201d on Sunday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $24. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n Direct from London\u2019s West End, The Barricade Boys are the UK\u2019s most exciting theatrical vocal group. Powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and an incredible array of varied music transport you back through every era, right up to modern day.<\/p>\n These four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favorite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of \u201cLes Mis\u00e9rables\u201d to the toe-tapping harmonies of \u201cJersey Boys,\u201d The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time, and The Barricade Boys create the ultimate West End party musical mashup.<\/p>\n But it’s not just about the music \u2014 these four superstar performers will also share hilarious and inspiring stories from their time on stage touring the world and also in some of the biggest shows in the West End, including \u201cWicked,\u201d \u201cBilly Elliot,\u201d \u201cThe Phantom of the Opera,\u201d \u201cMamma Mia!,\u201d \u201cMotown: The Musical\u201d and more.<\/p>\n Safety Harbor Art & Music Center<\/p>\n Rhett Miller<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Rhett Miller will perform on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.<\/p>\n Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Miller released \u201cA Lifetime of Riding by Night,\u201d his 10th solo album, in October. Days before undergoing potentially damaging surgery on his vocal cords, the Texas-born singer\/songwriter headed into the studio with his Old 97\u2019s bandmate Murry Hammond and recorded a batch of songs, then handed them off for Hammond to complete as he recovered. Threaded with his lived-in reflection on mortality and love in all forms, the album contains some of Miller\u2019s most unguarded material yet \u2014 an achievement he attributes to revelations gleaned through his recent work in teaching songwriting at The New School in Manhattan, as well as the open-hearted nature of his collaborations with an eclectic lineup of co-writers. Rooted in Miller\u2019s soul-baring vocal work, his new album ultimately proves the immense power in releasing all attempts to control the creative impulse.<\/p>\n \u201cA Lifetime of Riding by Night\u201d is his first solo effort since 2022\u2019s \u201cThe Misfit.\u201d<\/p>\n Safety Harbor Art & Music Center<\/p>\n Dixon\u2019s Violin<\/p>\n SAFETY HARBOR \u2014 Dixon\u2019s Violin will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.<\/p>\n Tickets are $29 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n A former technology leader and symphony violinist, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time and invented a whole new music genre. He now improvises on a five-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation.<\/p>\n Dixon had been playing classical music all his life, but in 2005 everything changed. A trip to the Burning Man festival challenged him to improvise and gave a perfect opportunity to create his own music for the first time.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I saw the look in people\u2019s eyes, that I could move them with my own music, it changed my life,\u201d he said. \u201cI made up my mind then and there to rearrange my life priorities. I had been playing for 25 years, but for the first time I truly fell in love with music.\u201d<\/p>\n Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n The Brit Pack<\/p>\n TARPON SPRINGS \u2014 The Brit Pack will invade the Tampa Bay area for a concert on Friday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $39 for adults and $36 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit tarponarts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n British born but American made, The Brit Pack brings the best of classic British rock music to stages across the United States. Formed by two Brits in New York City, The Brit Pack covers the spectrum of the UK’s musical legacy, from the iconic anthems of the 1960s to the modern classics of today.<\/p>\n The band features Matt Nakoa on vocals, guitar and keys; Mark Sidney Johnson on guitars and vocals; Bryan Percivall on bass and vocals; and Will Haywood Smith on drums and vocals.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n \u201cStop Making Sense\u201d<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 \u201cStop Making Sense,\u201d a live event, will be presented on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $62. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n \u201cStop Making Sense: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads\u201d will be hosted by Jerry Harrison.<\/p>\n Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film \u201cStop Making Sense\u201d was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Starring band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth, along with their touring musicians, the live performance was shot at Hollywood\u2019s Pantages Theater and features Talking Heads\u2019 most memorable songs. The live event will feature a public screening of the re-release. Harrison will deliver introductory remarks, post screening comments and audience Q&A.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n The Weight Band<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 The Weight Band will take the stage on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $37.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, New York, native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Band.<\/p>\n In addition to Weider, band members include keyboardist Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm\u2019s Midnight Ramble Band), bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts). They will be performing original songs as well as classics of The Band.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n Rumours ATL<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Rumours ATL will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $33. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n For over a decade, Rumours ATL has proven to be the most authentic live recreation of Fleetwood Mac\u2019s golden era.<\/p>\n With a reverence for the legendary group’s rich history, Rumours ATL masterfully captures the magic of Fleetwood Mac\u2019s iconic sound. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of \u201cRhiannon\u201d and \u201cSongbird\u201d to the electrifying energy of \u201cGo Your Own Way,\u201d every performance is a journey through the timeless classics that defined a generation and continues to influence pop and rock music today.<\/p>\n Each member of Rumours ATL brings a unique touch to their role, immersing themselves in the essence of their iconic counterparts. Their attention to musical detail ensures that every show resonates with the essence of Fleetwood Mac\u2019s original spirit. Yet, beyond the impeccable recreations, there is an enigmatic quality to their performances that keeps audiences guessing and longing for more.<\/p>\n The band\u2019s allure lies not just in their exceptional musicianship, but in their ability to evoke the mystical charm of Fleetwood Mac. They weave an experience that transcends mere imitation, offering a glimpse into the soul of the legendary band\u2019s performances. Their intricate harmonies and evocative stage presence creates an atmosphere where each concert feels both familiar yet enchantingly new.<\/p>\n Music4Life Living Arts Center<\/p>\n Chris Trapper<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Chris Trapper will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $35. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n More than a quarter century into his career, Grammy nominated artist Chris Trapper’s goals as a songwriter and performer have largely remained unchanged \u2013 write a great song and connect with the audience. It can be through a lyric that resonates, an unshakable melody or even an earnest, often self-deprecating anecdote told from the stage between songs. A road warrior, Trapper performs up to 150 dates a year, both as a headliner and as the opening act on tours with luminaries such as Rob Thomas, Colin Hay, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Three Dog Night. The newly released \u201cWatching Sparks Fly By\u201d is his 12th full length LP as a solo artist. He also fronted Capitol Records artist The Push Stars on five albums.<\/p>\n Trapper\u2019s love and passion for the art of songwriting is once again on full display. A favorite of Hollywood’s music supervisors, his songs have appeared in such films as “The Devil Wears Prada,” “There’s Something About Mary” and his song “This Time” was the number one selling song on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for “August Rush”<\/p>\n Music4Life Living Arts Center<\/p>\n Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Jon Tyler Wiley & The Virginia Choir will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $33.85. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n After Wiley wrote and recorded his debut solo album, performing all the instruments himself, he assembled a band of his close friends to bring the music to life. The Virginia Choir is made up of seasoned musicians who have performed with acts as diverse as Keller Williams, Larry Keel, and the Pan American Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n The band features Sean Mahon (keyboards), Josh Pittman (bass), Lonnie Southall (guitar, mandolin), and Brian Barbre (drums).<\/p>\n Its first single, \u201cLaura Lee,” was released in March of 2021. The band released four singles throughout 2021.<\/p>\n Wiley\u2019s full length solo album, \u201cThe Longing,\u201d was released in 2022, and different covers, live versions and B-sides were released throughout the remainder of the year.<\/p>\n After four years of grinding away on the club and festival circuits of the east coast and midwest, \u201cPictures in the Dark,\u201d the first full-length LP made by Jon Tyler Wiley with his band, The Virginia Choir, was released in 2024.<\/p>\n Brass Mug<\/p>\n Rick Monroe & The Hitmen<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Rick Monroe & The Hitmen will perform on Sunday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., at Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets are $18.30. Visit www.facebook.com\/brassmugtampa<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rick Monroe had been a solo artist, hiring musicians as needed and shuffling band members. During the COVID shutdown, Monroe got together with Bobby Perkins (guitar) and Alan Beeler (bass) and started streaming live shows from their basements, garages and living rooms. Drummer Jason Bohl next joined the party. The lineup stuck, and an album soon followed.<\/p>\n Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse<\/p>\n Southern Avenue<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue will perform on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., at Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets are $20 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Southern Avenue plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. The band\u2019s Grammy-nominated Alligator Records debut album, \u201cFamily,\u201d makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The band is unlike any other on the scene today, featuring lead vocalist\/songwriter Tierinii Jackson, her husband, guitarist\/songwriter Ori Naftaly, and her sisters, drummer\/vocalist\/songwriter Tikyra (T.K.) Jackson and percussionist\/violinist\/vocalist Ava Jackson.<\/p>\n In 2024, the band joined the Outlaw Music Festival tour, performing alongside Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan. Recently, the group\u2019s Alligator Records debut, Family, was nominated for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year. This is the band\u2019s second Grammy nomination.<\/p>\n Additionally, Living Blues magazine’s readers chose Southern Avenue as the 2025 Band Of The Year. The group also received a 2025 Blues Music Award nomination for Band Of The Year, marking the third time they have been nominated for this high honor. In addition to the new album, lead vocalist Tierinii Jackson appears on two songs on the soundtrack of the blockbuster film \u201cSinners.\u201d<\/p>\n Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse<\/p>\n Red Wanting Blue<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Red Wanting Blue will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets are $22 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Indie rock band Red Wanting Blue formed in Athens, Ohio, in 1996. The band is comprised of Scott Terry on lead vocals, tenor guitar, and ukulele; Mark McCullough on bass, chapman stick, and vocals; Greg Rahm on guitar, keyboards, and vocals; Eric Hall on guitar, lap steel, and vocals; and Dean Anshutz on drums and percussion. Together the five musicians have forged a creative path that grows and expands with each successive recording.<\/p>\n By gradually morphing from a self-sufficient, independent outfit to skirting the mainstream without losing underground cred, Red Wanting Blue earned the right to enjoy the benefits of longevity. The band\u2019s music is an amalgamation of melodic heartland rock and roll sprinkled with dashes of down-home Americana and modern metropolitan rock. It\u2019s filled out with some muscle from a robust rhythm section and the full-throttle vocals of their frontman.<\/p>\n Their debut album, \u201cVelveteen,\u201d was released in 1996 while band members were still in college. There have been 13 full-length albums since then, such as 1998\u2019s \u201cImage Trigger,\u201d 2001\u2019s \u201cSirens,\u201d 2011\u2019s \u201cThe Vanishing Point,\u201d and 2018\u2019s \u201cThe Wanting.\u201d The band\u2019s latest album, \u201cLight It Up,\u201d was released in 2024.<\/p>\n Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse<\/p>\n Carbon Leaf<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Carbon Leaf will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets are $25 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, the band is known for its alt-country, Celtic, and folk-infused indie rock.<\/p>\n Anyone who\u2019s caught a Carbon Leaf show over the past three decades probably has a pretty good idea just what values they hold dear: brotherhood, commitment, empathy, integrity, self-reliance. Founded at Randolph-Macon College in 1992, the group evolved from a house party cover band into something far more profound after graduation, when they moved to Richmond and made the shift to original music. The band\u2019s first three albums helped build a devoted cult following, but it was 2001\u2019s \u201cEcho Echo\u201d that truly brought Carbon Leaf to national attention, with lead single \u201cThe Boxer\u201d earning the group a performance slot in front of millions of viewers at the American Music Awards.<\/p>\n After nearly 10 years of self-releasing and grinding it out on the road \u2014 both as headliners and as guests appearing on bills alongside the likes of Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Jason Mraz, Blues Traveler, and Guster, among others \u2014 the band signed with Vanguard Records in 2004 for their critical and commercial breakthrough, \u201cIndian Summer,\u201d which yielded a Top 5 hit at AAA radio and garnered rave reviews.<\/p>\n While the band would go on to release two more similarly well-received albums with Vanguard, it soon became obvious to everyone that independence wasn\u2019t simply an ideal for Carbon Leaf, but rather an integral part of their DNA, and so in 2010, the band parted ways with the label in order to return to their DIY roots and take complete and total control of their career. Acting as their own label, distributor, and manager, the band cut new versions of all three Vanguard albums in order to regain the rights to the recordings, launched their own festival, and began releasing a successful series of direct-to-fan concert films, livestreams, and studio records leading up to \u201cGathering: Volume 1\u201d in 2018, followed by \u201cGathering Vol. 2: The Hunting Ground\u201d in 2021.<\/p>\n Crowbar<\/p>\n Aurorawave<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Aurorawave will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $17.67. Visit www.crowbarybor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Wasserman Media, Aurorawave is a boundary-pushing rock band recognized for pioneering a distinct sound they term reggaecore \u2014 a fusion of heavy guitar-driven intensity and rhythmic influences drawn from reggae. Their music integrates aggressive, groove-oriented arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism, resulting in a style that is both musically intricate and viscerally accessible.<\/p>\n Formed with the intention of absolute authenticity, Aurorawave established a clear identity with their self-titled debut album. The project featured notable collaborations with members of The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, and Attila, introducing the band’s hybrid sound to a broad spectrum of alternative and heavy music audiences. Their debut positioned them as emerging voices with the versatility to operate across multiple subcultures within the rock and reggae landscapes.<\/p>\n In 2025, the band unveiled \u201cMonument,\u201d a decisive step forward in their evolution. The album brings together an eclectic and high-profile group of collaborators, including Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Frankie Palmeri (Emmure), Left To Suffer, Ekoh, Jesse Royal, The Movement, and Kumar Fyah. \u201cMonument\u201d expands the band’s sonic framework while retaining the emotional weight and urgency that define their approach. The result is a record that is both thematically cohesive and musically diverse.<\/p>\n Crowbar<\/p>\n Glare<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Nu gaze outfit Glare will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $15. Visit www.crowbarybor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Glare specializes in wild, loose and woozy drags of guitar. Formed in 2017 in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, Glare aren’t so much genre traditionalists as they are painters of wide realms and intense moods. The four-piece band has already accumulated a large audience, both in the flesh with their reputation for sell-out shows, and on the internet, a place where people go to short-circuit feelings through their screens.<\/p>\n \u201cSunset Funeral,\u201d the band’s debut LP, is a fog of dreamy grief, where feeling supersedes language. It’s music, as guitarist Toni Ordaz puts it, “for people who don’t know how to talk about how they feel.” An album that’s been years in the making, \u201cSunset Funeral\u201d is a document of unspeakable grief, charting the process of mourning and how it travels through our subconscious and dreams.<\/p>\n Hard Rock Event Center<\/p>\n Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $85. Visit Ticketmaster.com<\/a> or seminolehardrocktampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse, first found success with Staind \u2014 the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis\u2019 creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts, including \u201cTown Line\u201d in 2011 and \u201cSinner\u201d in 2016. He also released \u201cCountry Boy,\u201d a platinum collaboration with George Jones and Charlie Daniels.<\/p>\n In 2021, he scored a gold-certified Billboard No. 1 with \u201cAm I The Only One.\u201d Lewis\u2019 2022 solo album followed suit, with \u201cFrayed at Both Ends\u201d emerging as the best-selling country album in America. His latest album is 2024\u2019s \u201cThe Hill.\u201d<\/p>\n The Ritz Ybor<\/p>\n Bear Grillz and Dion Timmer<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Bear Grillz will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, midnight, at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.<\/p>\n